New Painting

Just completed a new painting. I need some recommendations for a title. Any ideas?

I moved into my new studio in Naples, FL!

I recently moved into a new art studio located at Anne Chaddock Studios, 2180 J & C Blvd., Naples, FL,  The area is the the up and coming place for art known as the "The Naples Art District", with about 60 artists concentrated in the immediate vicinity.

I share the studio with Anne Chaddock, an extremely talented and successful artist. Her studio is downstairs in the back in a huge, airy, room with natural light from above.  My studio is upstairs in 3 work rooms and a storage room.  It is not quite as open, but very practical, and exactly what I was looking for. I still have some organizing and sorting to do.  By the way, I now call myself  "The Artist in the Attic".

We hosted our first wine and cheese gallery reception together last week.  It went very well with around 40 people in attendance.

We share a very nice gallery downstairs in the front entrance of the building. Here are some photos of my new artist home:

Awarded a ribbon at the Center for the Arts Members Only Show

Painting submissions for the Center for the Arts 26th Annual Members' Exhibition in Bonita Springs, February 6 - 26, 2015

I just submitted 4 of my recent paintings for jury for the Center for the Arts 26th Annual Members' Exhibition in Bonita Springs, February 6 - 26, 2015. I am keeping my fingers crossed that all of the paintings will be selected for the show.  This is my first show of the year. My goal is to be in at least four major shows/competitions in 2015.

White Tree at Rookery Bay
11"x14" Oil on Canvas Board
$300

Fishing at Rookery Bay
12"x16" Oil on Gesso Board
$385

Iguana Chillin'
24"x36" Oil on Canvas
$1,200

Red Bridge at Riverside Park
8"x12" Oil on Canvas Board
$225

Painting at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

Tough day at the office today.  Painted a  11 x 14 " tonal / value sketch at the beach.  It was a beautiful sunny day.  I found a nice palm shaded area overlooking the beach. Temp. about 80 deg., with a nice breeze.

Rhino Siesta

I painted this little 8 x 10 oil painting in 2009 from a photo I took at the Knoxville zoo.  Two of the three rhinos were in dappled sunlight.  I used almost pure color, relying on the inherent warmth and coolness, light and dark of the colors themselves, creating some drama with complements. The effect was fairly abstract and striking.  This one sold quickly.